The Patuxent River
Naval Air Museum

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 9: Children's Storytime with the St. Mary's County Public Library in our Test and Evaluation Hall

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The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (PRNAM) is a member-supported, privately-funded museum preserving the history and heritage of Naval Aviation and associated technology.

Our Mission is to "Preserve, Educate, Inspire" by presenting the continuing story of Naval Aviation with a focus on Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Our Vision is to be a highly valued community resource providing both educational and tourism benefits to the Southern Maryland area for generations.

Located just outside Gate 1 of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, the PRNAM is operated by the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization. First opened in 1978, the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum now spans three buildings and also includes a Flight Line consisting of one-of-a-kind aircraft and aircraft configurations unique to the Naval Test Center.

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Volunteer

Opportunities to get involved with the Pax Museum include exhibit development, collections management, educational programs, events support, flightline maintenance, flight simulator operations, and with the board of directors. We are almost entirely staffed by dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers and we would like you to join our team! If you'd like more information about different opportunities, please send us an email at volunteers@paxmuseum.org.

Exhibits

Come discover the story of how the Navy established their flight test center here in rural Southern Maryland. Our extensive collection of flight test and naval artifacts ranges from ejection seats and weapons to unmanned aerial vehicles and full size aircraft.

Event Calendar

We host various community, STEAM, and PAX related events throughout the year. Check out the calendar link or contact us for more information.
The museum is also available to rent for your private or public function.

The Flightline

Our flightline consists of more than 22 one-of- a-kind aircraft and aircraft configurations unique to the Naval Test Center here at NAS Patuxent River, as well as the historic display of the Cedar Point Lighthouse cupola that was once the mariners' guiding light at the junction of the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River.

Flight Simulators

Flight simulators are operating at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. They offer the museum guest an opportunity to experience flight in real F-14 cockpits as you take control of the airplane that you select. The simulators are operational based on availability of trained volunteers. Call ahead! The cost to fly the simulators is $10 for 30 minutes. 301-863-1900 (option 2 for the admissions desk). Fly Navy!

The Space Mural

We at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum are dedicating our efforts to the preservation of a special piece of Pax River history. Please follow this link over to the donations page to find out more about how you can help save a great mural that once hung in the Cedar Point Officer's Club and is now designated a National Historic Asset. Once it is preserved, the painting will become the backdrop for the Naval Aviation in Space exhibit now in development.

Hours

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday Noon - 5pm

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The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum and Visitors Center

22156 Three Notch Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653

The Patuxent RiverNaval Air Museum